Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside:
Politics:
‘Children will die,’ trans advocate tells state board regarding model policies. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Potential class-action suit brought by former March staffer seeks overtime pay for Virginia General Assembly aides. — Virginia Mercury.
Youngkin, with Lake, calls on Arizonans to keep an eye on election. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Highland Co. EMS ordinance in place; staffing a problem. — The Recorder.
Virginia joins multistate investigation into major banks’ net-zero commitments. — Virginia Mercury.
Health:
Monkeypox cases in Virginia are almost gone. — Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sports:
Liberty announces sellout for Saturday showdown with BYU. — The (Lynchburg) News & Advance.
Billiards’ best to honor pool legend in Bristol. — Bristol Herald Courier.
Culture:
Inaugural Bristol Oktoberfest scheduled for Saturday. — WCYB-TV.